Qualifying

Qualification is achieved on a class-by-class basis through participation in each class at open horse shows throughout the qualifying period of August 2 to August 1.  Each exhibitor and horse combination must qualify in at least one class to participate in NOHSA World Championship Show qualifying classes.  Each horse and exhibitor combination will be required to participate in the corresponding class at three separate eligible events within the qualifying period to qualify in that class category.

Eligible Events

Open horse show class results from shows that also offer classes sanctioned by a national equine organization are not eligible for submission. These include, but are not limited to, any shows that offer classes approved by: AQHA, ABRA, APHA, ApHC, ARHA, FEI, IBHA, NBHA, NCHA, NRCHA, NRHA, NSBA,PHBA, POAC, PtHA. This does not apply to results submitted from 4-H, FFA, local, state or regional organizations hosting open horse shows. Shows held by the same show management in the same location on consecutive days will count as one event. The number of judges or showbills for a single event will not affect eligibility.

Submitting Results

Exhibitors must submit a complete Exhibitor Results Report within 30 days of the date the results were earned for their participation to count toward qualifying.
Exhibitors must hold a current NOHSA Membership and horses must hold a current NOHSA Competition Registration on the day of submission for a completed Exhibitor Results Report to count toward qualifying.  Exhibitor Results Reports that are incomplete will be rejected. An exhibitor who submits incorrect or false information may be subject to disciplinary action.

Qualifying Fees

Once an exhibitor and horse combination qualify in at least one class category, the pair is eligible to enter additional World Championship Show qualifying classes for which they are not qualified by paying the standard entry fee, plus an additional $15.00 qualifying fee per class. This option is not available to a horse and exhibitor combination who has not qualified in at least one class.